Zaniya Booker Obituary, Death – Zaniya Booker, a 17-year-old girl from Milwaukee, was tragically killed in a shooting on Wednesday, January 22. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified her on Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. at a residence located on the 4400 block of North 28th Street. Milwaukee Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are currently searching for a suspect. Authorities have not yet provided details about what led to the incident.
Attempts by the Journal Sentinel to contact Booker’s family for comment were unsuccessful as of Thursday. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward by contacting Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips App.
This tragic loss marks the fourth homicide reported in Milwaukee in 2025, according to police department data, and that number has since risen to five. Booker is the first individual under 18 to fall victim to violence in the city this year.
The community is left grappling with the tragedy as police work to determine the facts and seek justice for Booker’s untimely death. Local authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in providing leads that could assist the investigation. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to speak up to help bring closure to the family and hold those responsible accountable.